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Staff Writer
Duo of appointments at Premier
Premier Forest Products has appointed a new branch manager and sales executive at its site in Langley, Berkshire.
Obituary Robin Verden
Robin Verden, who began his career in the timber trade as a young man in his early 20s, has died.
Scott Timber Engineering unveils Easi-Fit range
Scott Timber Engineering (STE) has unveiled a set of standardised timber vehicle storage solutions and porches, aimed at allowing housebuilders to cut down construction time and resources on site whilst adding value to properties.
EGGER hits the road
EGGER is partnering with James Latham for a UK roadshow to unveil the ‘EGGER 24+’ décors collection, comprising over 230 new high-definition finishes.
AkzoNobel to exhibit Sikkens Wood Coatings at Fensterbau Frontale
AkzoNobel will be exhibiting at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale event, joining with partners to highlight the strength of its collaborations and using it as a platform to celebrate the collective expertise, creativity, and best practices within the industry. The company will also be demonstrating the enhanced performance and potential of the refreshed Sikkens Wood Coatings brand.
Swedish Wood hosts event at residence of Swedish ambassador
On February 23, 40 senior representatives of construction companies, the insurance industry, developers, architects, academics and policymakers gathered at the residence of the ambassador for Sweden to the UK in London’s Portland Place for a discussion event hosted by Swedish Wood in co-operation with Timber Development UK and the Structural Timber Association.
Zest’s Alwyn Williams becomes LOFA vice-chair
Alwyn Williams, head of business support at outdoor garden furniture and timber products specialist Zest, has been appointed vice-chair of the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA). Mr Williams is in his fourth year of being a LOFA Board member.
New chief exec for FLS
Kevin Quinlan, current director of environment and forestry (EnFor) with the Scottish government, is to take up a new role as the chief executive of Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).
Raute signs service agreement with Paged Eesti
Raute Corporation has signed a service agreement with Paged Eesti OÜ, Estonia, part of Paged Group, covering full maintenance responsibility of the production machinery including consumables, spare parts, and small upgrades. The maintenance team, 19 people from Paged Eesti, is transferred to Raute services team.
JB Kind Doors extends sales team
One of the UK’s leading door suppliers, JB Kind, has strengthened its team by appointing two new regional sales managers, with a combined 36 years’ experience in the door industry.